Comparison

MAKOTO vs SAMATHI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MAKOTO

Features
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MAKOTO is an APP for connecting massage devices, which controls the function of the massage chair via Bluetooth.

About

SAMATHI

Features
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SAMATHI helps make sitting meditation and walking meditation part of everyday life. It includes practice timers, Temple Bell sounds, practice records, and tools for building consistency. Daily Practice • Set a timer for sitting or walking meditation • Test the Temple Bell and adjust its in-app volume • Choose automatic saving when time ends, or continue until you finish manually • View accumulated practice time and statistics in minutes Calendar and Reflection • Review practice history by date • Record calmness and feelings after practice • Track consistency and view practice summaries Courses and Planning • Plan meditation and retreat courses • Arrange walking, sitting, and rest periods • Follow each course through a clear timeline • Use Temple Bell sounds to recognize the start and end of each period Notifications and Friends • Set reminders for practice, Buddhist observance days, important Buddhist holidays, and courses • See unread reminders from the bell icon on the Home screen • Connect with friends and view shared practice statistics Some features depend on membership access and eligibility. Notifications depend on device permissions and settings. In-app bell volume is separate from the device volume. SAMATHI supports meditation practice and practice tracking. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Developed by KENT STUDIO

Screenshots

MAKOTO3 screens
SAMATHI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAKOTO at none against SAMATHI's 4. MAKOTO also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). SAMATHI's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SAMATHI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MAKOTO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAKOTO ships an update every 4 months, SAMATHI every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MAKOTO versus SAMATHI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAKOTOSAMATHI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperM.M. GLOBAL TRADE CO.,LTD.Theerawee Pornpichayanurak

In-app purchases

None

MAKOTO

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SAMATHI

Subscriptions4
  • SAMATHI PLUS รายเดือน$0.991 Month
  • SAMATHI PRO รายเดือน$2.991 Month
  • SAMATHI PLUS รายปี$12.991 Year
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  • SAMATHI PRO รายปี$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MAKOTO free?
MAKOTO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAMATHI free?
SAMATHI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MAKOTO or SAMATHI have ads?
Neither MAKOTO nor SAMATHI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MAKOTO or SAMATHI?
MAKOTO ships an update every 4 months, and SAMATHI every 3 days. Most recently, MAKOTO was updated on November 3, 2026 and SAMATHI on November 6, 2026.

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